By now you have established a topic, formulated research questions, crafted a thesis statement, and identified possible search terms and useful databases for your research. Now you will be putting al

By now you have established a topic, formulated research questions, crafted a thesis statement, and identified possible search terms and useful databases for your research. 

Now you will be putting all those parts of the process together as you create an annotated bibliography of sources related to your topic. Creating an annotated bibliography is an excellent preparation for writing a research paper. Once a student has completed one, they have a much better understanding of the different ideas, viewpoints, and policies that are involved with their topic. This helps the student write their essay with real authority and confidence. 

For the annotated bibliography, locate 10 sources that are related to your topic. Then, create an APA reference entry for each of them. Under each reference entry, you will write a short paragraph that summarizes the source and includes information regarding its credibility, and finally, shares how it relates to your topic.

For example:Shew, A. & Harstaed, D. (2018). Strengthening information literacy among post-secondary students.Journal of Information Literacy, 11(2), 54-67.

Shew and Harstaed are both senior librarians at the University of Toledo. Based on the study of seven different cohort groups, they analyzed the barriers most often encountered by the post-secondary student when conducting research. These barriers include lack of formal instruction, lack of institutional support, and a lack of cultural emphasis on the skills of information literacy. This study supports the part of my thesis that explores the poor quality of information literacy in our wider culture.

You will do this for all 10 sources. 

Your assignment submission should be a Word document that fully adheres to the instructions listed above.  Be sure to proofread your assignment. This assignment is worth a possible 90 points.

Estimated time to complete: 3 hours

Rubric

EN111 Unit 5 Assessment-The Annotated BibliographyEN111 Unit 5 Assessment-The Annotated BibliographyCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentEN111-CO1; EN111-CO225.0 ptsLevel 5Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner.23.0 ptsLevel 4Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with minor weaknesses in one or more of the areas.20.0 ptsLevel 3Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Expresses ideas in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with weaknesses in these area.17.0 ptsLevel 2Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are partially expressed in an organized, professional, and culturally respectful manner with major weaknesses in these areas.15.0 ptsLevel 1Expresses limited content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are not expressed in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and/or culturally respectful manner.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or there are no constructed concepts that demonstrate analytically skills and no evidences to support the content does not align to the assignment instructions25.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis25.0 ptsLevel 5Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating strong analytical skills with strong evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.23.0 ptsLevel 4Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating strong analytical skills with evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.20.0 ptsLevel 3Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating analytical skills with some evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.18.0 ptsLevel 2Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating weak analytical skills with minimal evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.16.0 ptsLevel 1Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating inadequate evidence of analytical skills. There is minimal or no evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or there was no evidence of constructed concepts that are supported by professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.25.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnology20.0 ptsLevel 5Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement all assignment requirements.18.0 ptsLevel 4Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement most assignment requirements.16.0 ptsLevel 3Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement some assignment requirements.14.0 ptsLevel 2Manipulates multiple technological resources for some assignment requirements.12.0 ptsLevel 1Manipulates technological resources to minimally meet some assignment requirements.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or difficulties with technological manipulation were evident. The assignment submitted does not meet requriements.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting15.0 ptsLevel 5The assignment exhibits a excellent command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.14.0 ptsLevel 4The assignment exhibits a good command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics, or spelling  with minor grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication.12.0 ptsLevel 3The assignment exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions. The assignment has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication10.0 ptsLevel 2The assignment exhibits a  limited command of written English language conventions. The assignment has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.8.0 ptsLevel 1The assignment exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The assignment has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The assignment has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.15.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPAPRICE-I5.0 ptsLevel 5In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included with no errors.4.0 ptsLevel 4In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have 1-2 minor APA errors.3.0 ptsLevel 3In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have 3 - 4 minor APA errors.2.0 ptsLevel 2In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have more than 4 errors.1.0 ptsLevel 1The errors demonstrate limited understanding of in-text citation and reference requirements0.0 ptsLevel 0There are no in-text citations AND/OR references.5.0 ptsTotal Points: 90.0PreviousNext